H.Res. 947 · 111th Congress

Expressing commitment to the objectives of the Program of Action of the International Conference on Population and Development.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2009-12-03
Latest action
2009-12-03 · Introduced in House

Summary

Expresses commitment to the objectives of the Cairo Consensus as set forth at the International Conference on Population and Development.

Encourages nongovernmental organizations, faith based organizations, community organizations, and private citizens to act to improve gender equality, end violence against women, expand access to reproductive, maternal, and other health services, lower childhood and maternal mortality rates, and eradicate world poverty.